With the current world population growth of 1.2%, the earth can expect to house 9-10 billion people by 2050. Food production, too, must increase to accommodate these numbers. Easy growing, high calorie, nutritious foods, such as bananas are the top priority as a solution to this imminent problem. The first comprehensive compendium on bananas in rec

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Foreword
Introduction
Preface
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Chapter 1: General Plant Morphology of Musa
Chapter 2: Evolution and Genetic Relationships in Banana and Plantains
Chapter 3: Genetic Resources for Banana Improvement
Chapter 4: Genomes, Cytogenetics, and Flow Cytometry of Musa
Chapter 5: Genetics of Important Traits in Musa
Chapter 6: Major Diseases of Banana
Chapter 7: Integrated Pest Management of Banana
Chapter 8: Reproductive Biology
Chapter 9: Breeding Techniques
Chapter 10: Mutations and Cultivar Development of Banana
Chapter 11: Biotechnology in Musa Improvement
Chapter 12: Genotype by Environment Interaction and Musa Improvement
Chapter 13: Quality Improvement of Cultivated Musa
Chapter 14: Postharvest Processed Products from Banana
Chapter 15: Propagation Methods in Musa
Chapter 16: Hybrid Distribution to Farmers : Adoption and Challenges
Chapter 17: Molecular Breeding of Other Vegetatively Propagated Crops : Lessons for Banana
Chapter 18: Future Prospects
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